How Can a Business Employ Hospitality Workers from Overseas in the UK?
The hospitality industry plays a key role in the UK’s diverse labour market, employing millions of people and contributing significantly to the economy. However, following Brexit and the end of freedom of movement, the UK hospitality sector is experiencing an acute skills shortage. Ongoing changes to immigration laws have also created uncertainty and made it […]
What Impact has Digital Conveyancing had on Property Transactions?
The conveyancing process, once characterized by mountains of paperwork, lengthy postal delays, and manual documentation, has seen significant evolution due to digital transformation. Today, technology is reshaping the way property transactions are handled, making them faster, more efficient, and more secure. Key technological advancements, such as e-signatures, online property portals, and digital mortgage approvals are […]
Fine China Collection Confiscated by Landlord – What Happened Next?
Residential lease disputes can often become complex when misunderstandings occur. In a recent case, we at Lisa’s Law represented an expatriate tenant who was facing serious challenges in a landlord dispute stemming from unclear communication, early lease termination, and mishandling of her treasured fine china collection. Our client, an international tenant who rented a […]
Global Universities List 2024 Released – Which Universities Make you Eligible for the High Potential Individual Visa?
The Home Office has published the Global Universities List 2024 . The list covers qualifications awarded between 1 November 2024 and 31 October 2025. The importance of the Global Universities List lies in its ability to determine whether a person is eligible for a high potential individual visa. Let’s take a look at the what […]
Impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on Property and Conveyancing
The UK Autumn Budget 2024 introduces impactful measures across property and conveyancing sectors, focusing on affordability, sustainable development, and tax adjustments that aim to shape the housing market while addressing economic and environmental concerns. We aim to outlined the key changes outlined in the budget, the impact of the autumn budget on property and conveyancing, […]
Autumn Budget 2024 – what do you need to know?
After months of uncertainty following the 2024 election, the government finally delivered the first budget of the new Parliament. As well as being the first Labour budget in 14 years, it was also the first budget delivered by a female Chancellor. Since getting into government, the Chancellor has been keen to remind the public of […]
Newcomer Injunction Against “Persons Unknown” Over Infringing Protests
Protests are part and parcel of British political tradition. However, it is also a reality that they may result in nuisance and trespass for property owners. If you are the owner of a property in which a protest takes place, you do not know the identity of the protestors who are responsible for infringement of […]
Do I Qualify for Stamp Duty Relief as a First Time Buyer?
Buying your first home can be one of the most important moments in a person’s life. While the process of buying your first home can be challenging and sometimes stressful, first-time buyers do enjoy the benefit of stamp duty relief. In this article, we look at the details of First-Time Buyers’ Relief for buying a […]
Law Student Fails in Council Tax Exemption Dispute
A student found himself in hot water after applying for an council tax exemption for a property he was living at in Bath. The case offers lessons around whether students are liable for council tax based on the status of the property and whether it is also their main residence. The lack of evidence […]
What Compensation Can You Get If Your Property Transaction is Completed Late?
There are many reasons why a property transaction might not be completed by the agreed time. This can cause great frustration and anxiety for all parties and may also have unintended consequences. Understandably, if such a situation occurs, the affected party or parties will wish to be compensated for the delay. Written by Chuanli Ding, […]